My Best Friend Is a Vampire
“Vampires and teenagers are a lot alike. They're just misunderstood.”
Synopsis
Shortly after high school student Jeremy Capello goes on a hot date, he finds he can't stand garlic or see his reflection in mirrors.
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My Best Friend Is a Vampire (1987) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-06
Top Cast
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Robert Sean Leonard
Jeremy Capello
Evan Mirand
Ralph
Leeanne Locken Emberlin
Candy Andrews
Cheryl Pollak
Darla Blake
Cecilia Peck
Nora
Fannie Flagg
Mrs. Capello
Kenneth Kimmins
Mr. Capello
David Warner
Professor Leopold McCarthy
Paul Willson
Grimsdyke
René Auberjonois
Modoc
Michelle La Vigne
Flo
Harvey Christiansen
George
Erica Zeitlin
Gloria
Gary Chason
Drivers Ed Instructor
Kathy Bates
Helen Blake
John Chappell
Buddy Blake
Jill Bianchini
Waitress
J.P. Conroy
Butcher
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$174
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jimmy Huston
- Screenplay & Story
- Tab Murphy
- Original Score
- Steve Dorff
- Original Title
- My Best Friend Is a Vampire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Worldwide Gross
- $174
- Production Studios
- Kings Road Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jimmy Huston
Tab Murphy
Steve Dorff
James Bartle
Janice Hampton, Gail Yasunaga
Dennis Stuart Murphy
Department Leadership Roster
Jimmy Huston
Director
Steve Dorff
Original Music Composer
Rona Lamont
Costume Design
Janice Hampton
Editor
Tab Murphy
Writer
Gail Yasunaga
Editor
Michael Molly
Production Design
Dennis Stuart Murphy
Producer
James Bartle
Director of Photography
Spiro Razatos
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Best Friend Is a Vampire
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What is My Best Friend Is a Vampire about?
Shortly after high school student Jeremy Capello goes on a hot date, he finds he can't stand garlic or see his reflection in mirrors.
Who directed My Best Friend Is a Vampire?
My Best Friend Is a Vampire was directed by Jimmy Huston.
Who stars in My Best Friend Is a Vampire?
The principal cast of My Best Friend Is a Vampire includes Robert Sean Leonard, Evan Mirand, Leeanne Locken Emberlin, Cheryl Pollak, Cecilia Peck.
When was My Best Friend Is a Vampire released and how long is it?
My Best Friend Is a Vampire was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
How much did My Best Friend Is a Vampire make at the box office?
My Best Friend Is a Vampire grossed $174 in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for My Best Friend Is a Vampire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Best Friend Is a Vampire was composed by Steve Dorff.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Best Friend Is a Vampire?
My Best Friend Is a Vampire holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).